Go to http://bit.ly/w3WbiX
for more about star camp, images, and red light rules and download a booking form for Autumn.

10th Kielder Autumn Star Camp
10-15 October 2012.
Pitches £11/£13 per night
Bookings open.
Contact:
Starcamp2012@richarddarn.demon.co.uk

All hard standings and electric hook ups now booked.

Non electric pitches still available. 

What is the Kielder Star Camp?

Kielder Forest Star Camp is hosted by the Kielder Observatory Astronomical Society during the autumn and the Sunderland Astronomical Society in the spring.

At it's most basic astronomers and novices with an interest come and camp out on Kielder Campsite to enjoy views of the heavens.  Some choose other local accommodation. The choice is yours.  Apart from camping fees, there are no other charges to pay.

These events do not offer any formal instruction for beginners, but many observers are happy to share their views with others.

Both our over-night star parties offer five night's under what the CPRE say is the darkest sky in England. All you need to do is follow our red light rules and enjoy a unique experience in the last great wilderness of England.

And as a picture says a thousand words, check out the star camp photo gallery at http://bit.ly/rgjnwF 

Clear skies
Richard Darn

REDLIGHT!

Please note these are red light events.    See our red light rules and come suitably equipped.

KIELDER STAR PARTY RECORDS
Lowest temperature: -12C Spring 2010
Clearest: 3 nights out of 3 (2003)/ 4 out of 5 (Spring 2010)
Furthest object spotted: Quasar 1634+706 (Ursa Major-- 8.5 billion light years/18 inch Dob)
Wetest: Autumn 2004
Driest: Autumn 2005

KIELDER
OBSERVATORY
If you are looking for an  evening event, check out the many public events run at the Observatory by clicking here.  These are ideal for beginners and on clear nights there is chance to look through the facility's telescopes.